The poetical works of John and Charles Wesley

But can it be, that I should prove
For ever faithful to Thy love,
From sin for ever cease?
I thank Thee for the blessed hope!
It lifts my drooping spirit up,
And gives me back my peace.

In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust,
Mighty, and merciful, and just,
Thy sacred word is past;
And I, who dare Thy word receive,
Without committing sin shall live,
Shall live to God at last.

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No more shall sin its sway maintain,
No longer in my members reign,
Or captivate my heart,
Upheld by Thy victorious grace,
I walk henceforth in all Thy ways,
And never will depart.

I rest in Thine almighty power,
The name of Jesus is a tower
That hides my life above.
Thou canst, Thou wilt my Keeper be,
My confidence is all in Thee,
The faithful God of love.

While still to Thee for help I call,
Thou wilt not suffer me to fall,
Thou canst not let me sin:
And Thou shalt give me power to pray,
Till all my sins are purged away,
And all Thy mind brought in.

Wherefore in never-ceasing prayer
My soul to Thy continual care
I faithfully commend;
Assured that Thou through life shalt save,
And show Thyself beyond the grave
My everlasting Friend.

University of Virginia Library

CXII. THE SAME.

Hymn 13.

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